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David Coote apologises for actions that led to his sacking by England referees' body PGMOL .
The 42-year-old says a fear of coming out as gay led him to turn to drugs.
The former referee says he was over his drug habit after having therapy but still feels shame over his actions.
He says he has been in an "incredibly dark place" since the video was published.
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